Declutter with a Cause: Richmond Donation Spots That Support Veterans, Families, and Kids

When it’s time to downsize, declutter, or simply refresh your home, donating unwanted items can feel like a win-win. Not only do you free up space, but your belongings also find new life in the hands of someone who truly needs them. In Richmond, we’re lucky to have a wide range of nonprofits and donation centers that make giving back simple—and deeply impactful.

Here are some of my favorite local places where your gently used furniture, clothes, and household items can directly support veterans, families, and kids in our community.

1. Tech for Troops – Supporting Veterans with Technology

What They Take: Laptops, tablets, desktops, and other tech gear (working or not).
Why It Matters: Tech for Troops refurbishes donated electronics and provides them to veterans and their families. In a world where technology is essential for job searches and staying connected, this gift can be life-changing.

📍 4840 Waller Road, Richmond, VA 23230
📞 (804) 521-7979
🌐 techfortroops.org

2. CARITAS Furniture Bank – Helping Families Transition Out of Homelessness

What They Take: Furniture, household goods, and small appliances.
Why It Matters: CARITAS provides essential furnishings to families transitioning from shelters into new homes. That dining room set you no longer need could become the first family table where lasting memories are made.

📍 2220 Stockton Street, Richmond, VA 23224
📞 (804) 358-0964
🌐 caritasva.org

3. Children’s Museum of Richmond – Giving Kids More Ways to Play

What They Take: Gently used toys, books, and educational items.
Why It Matters: Proceeds from donated items support the museum’s educational programs for children and families throughout the region. Your child’s outgrown toys could spark joy and learning for another.

📍 2626 W. Broad Street, Richmond, VA 23220
📞 (804) 474-7000
🌐 childrensmuseumofrichmond.org

4. Thrifty Sisters – Fashion with Purpose

What They Take: Jewelry, clothing, household items, and furniture.
Why It Matters: Thrifty Sisters’ proceeds support the Little Sisters of the Poor, a nonprofit providing care and dignity for the elderly poor.

📍 8911 Patterson Ave, Richmond, VA 23229
📞 (804) 658-5419
🌐 thriftysistersrva.org

5. Furbish Thrift – Sustainable Giving

What They Take: Furniture, clothing, china sets, books, art, and more.
Why It Matters: Furbish promotes sustainability by giving donated items a second life, while supporting the community with affordable goods.

📍 1403 Westwood Ave, Richmond, VA 23227
📞 (804) 355-1229
🌐 furbishthrift.org

6. Hope Thrift – Supporting Community Programs

What They Take: Clothing, furniture, housewares, and décor.
Why It Matters: With two Richmond-area shops, Hope Thrift directs proceeds to local community outreach and programs that help families in need.

• Bellgrade Location: 11400 W Huguenot Rd, Midlothian, VA 23113 | 📞 (804) 464-7623

• Tuckahoe Village Location: 11224 Patterson Ave, Richmond, VA 23238 | 📞 (804) 464-7625
  🌐 hopethriftrva.org

Downsizing with Heart

Decluttering doesn’t have to feel overwhelming or wasteful. By donating items to organizations that directly help veterans, families, and children, you’ll know your belongings are making a positive difference here in Richmond.

If you’re considering a larger downsizing project or preparing a home for sale, I’d love to help guide you through the process—connecting you not only with the right resources but also with the right next home for your lifestyle.

📞 Crystal Tillman, SRES® | Maison Real Estate Boutique
📍 Helping Richmond’s 50+ community downsize with ease and purpose.